Anti-vax blockades inspired by Canada trucker protests banned in France, Belgium and Austria

Authorities in France, Belgium and Austria on Thursday banned road blockades threatened by groups organising online against Covid-19 restrictions, in part inspired by protesters in Canada.Citing “risks of trouble to public order”, the Paris police department banned protests aimed at “blocking the capital” from Friday through Monday. Police will put measures in place to protect roads and detain violators.Blocking traffic can lead to two years in prison, €4,500 (more than US$5,000) in fines and a…

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